
Towering skyscrapers give no meaning if people still trapped in poverty - Sultan Nazrin
Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah said poverty alleviation is crucial to guarantee the social well-being of the people.
Fri Feb 23 2024

Forget Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah is the place to be in the UAE
There's more to visiting the United Arab Emirates than the skyscrapers of Dubai or the Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi.
Sat Apr 15 2023

Plumes of dust as India demolishes illegal skyscrapers
A long legal battle found the towers violated multiple building regulations and fire safety norms.
Mon Aug 29 2022

Tower runner Wai Ching chasing funding to stay on as world no. 1
World number one tower runner Soh Wai Ching is working hard to raise funds to enable him to continue to conquer skyscrapers around the world.
Wed Jun 15 2022

How the terrifying evacuations from the twin towers on 9/11 helped make today's skyscrapers safer
One legacy of the 9/11 tragedy is that today's skyscrapers can be emptied much more safely and easily in an emergency.
Fri Sep 10 2021

Daredevil free climber scales one of Europe's highest skyscrapers
As he was coming down, he was arrested by the Mossos d'Esquadra, the Catalan regional police and faces a fine.
Sat Apr 03 2021

Beijing enveloped in hazardous sandstorm, second time in two weeks
Visibility in the city was reduced, with the tops of some skyscrapers obscured by the sandstorm.
Sun Mar 28 2021

Green shoots: Rooftop farming takes off in Singapore
The 10,000 square-foot site is part of a drive to produce more food locally and reduce a heavy reliance on imports.
Wed Sep 30 2020

Severe Typhoon Hato wreaks havoc in Hong Kong, flights cancelled, trading delayed
Many skyscrapers in the heart of the financial centre were empty and in darkness as the city's workers stayed at home and hunkered through the storm.
Wed Aug 23 2017

Brazilian restaurants turn waste back into food
Restaurants in Sao Paulo are turning their waste back into food at innovative gardens tucked amid the skyscrapers.
Tue Aug 02 2016

Could these futuristic green towers be Paris in 2050?
Paris is aiming to reduce 75% of its greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, so could these futuristic green skyscrapers be the way forward?
Mon Jan 12 2015

The best tall buildings in the world for 2014 unveiled
Four stunning skyscrapers have been named the best tall buildings in the world for 2014 by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.
Wed Jun 25 2014

Skyscrapers: 2013 a remarkable year for Asia
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat has reviewed 2013 as the second-most successful year after 2011 for skyscraper construction with a total of 73 buildings.
Thu Jan 23 2014

'French Spiderman' sets his eyes on new building
Famous for scaling the worlds tallest skyscrapers without a safety line, Alain Robert is in Cuba to climb the iconic former Hilton Hotel.
Sun Feb 03 2013

Zii Jia pulls out of Swiss Open due to injury
Malaysia's men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia has withdrawn from next week's Swiss Open due to a recurring right ankle injury.
Thu Mar 13 2025

MCMC probes man for uploading fake content on social media
A 47-year-old Malaysian man is being investigated for allegedly uploading fake content that touches on the 3R (religion, race and royalty) on social media.
Thu Mar 13 2025

KPDN calls on public to help report bottled cooking oil shortage
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has urged the public to be the eyes and ears of the ministry and report shortages of bottled cooking oil in their areas.
Thu Mar 13 2025

ICJ to hold public hearings on Israel's obligations in occupied Palestinian territory
The International Court of Justice will hold hearings next month on Israel's obligations towards Palestinians, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Anwar: Sapura Energy's rescue plan excludes former shareholders
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Sapura Energy Bhd's (SEB) former major shareholders are no longer involved in the company's management as part of its restructuring efforts.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Intel names Lip-Bu Tan as new CEO
Intel Corporation (INTC.O) has appointed semiconductor Malaysian-born industry veteran and former board member Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Ismail Sabri at MACC HQ to give statement
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob was at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters here today to give his statement
Thu Mar 13 2025
The Economy with Ibrahim Sani: Law Reform | More enforcements must come with more recourse
Datuk Nitin Nadkarni, Consultant at Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill, discusses the need for stronger legal recourse alongside increased enforcement in Malaysia’s legal framework. How can reforms balance regulation and fairness?
Thu Mar 13 2025
Cyber threats are evolving – Are you ready? | A Talk with Danny Kim
Cyber threats are evolving at lightning speed, are you keeping up? Join cybersecurity expert Danny Kim, Founder and CTO of Full Armour, as he breaks down the latest threats and how to stay ahead in this ever-changing digital battlefield.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Duterte could face up to 30 years or life imprisonment if convicted by ICC - Malacanang
Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte could face up to 30 years or life imprisonment if convicted of crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court (ICC)
Thu Mar 13 2025